• Disruption

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/, /dɪzˈɹʌpʃən/, /dɪzˈɹʊpʃən/
    • US IPA: /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/

    Origin

    From Latin disruptionem (from disrumpere)

    Full definition of disruption

    Noun

    disruption

    (plural disruptions)
    1. An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
      • The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.
    2. A continuing act of disorder
      • There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.
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